The last gasp of polio
The World Health Organisation is currently vaccinating 116 million African children against the preventable disease, polio. This week, 190,000 vaccinators…
Pharmacy/Drugs
Teens with acne at risk of self-harm
Despite acne being so common, there are still many misconceptions that surround it. Myths include that sufferers are dirty or…
Emerging technologies in diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes, which is a lifelong autoimmune condition which means that the body is unable to produce…
Autism and mental health
Studies show that around 79% of autistic people have mental health issues and rate their anxiety as the number one…
Online pharmacies fuelling antibiotic resistance
The internet has made it quick and easy for people to fill their prescriptions from a doctor, or buy over…
What do A&E pharmacists do?
The RPS has released a new video highlighting how pharmacists can improve patient care in Accident and Emergency Departments. It…
The evolution of pain medication
Thousands of years after humans discovered the pain-relieving effects of resin from opium poppies, clinicians still rely on opioids, which…
Managing controlled drugs safely
All organisations are required to have governance arrangements in place to ensure the safe storage, management and use of controlled…
Explosive immunisation
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed a technique to save more lives by vaccinating fewer people. They have done…
The highs and lows of cannabinoid
'When people think of cannabis, they usually think of the recreational drug and the psychoactive compound THC. However, another very…